A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant.
In the UK, it does not emphasize alcoholic beverages; typically, it does not offer alcoholic beverages at all, focusing instead on coffee and perhaps tea and hot chocolate. Other food may range from baked goods to soups and sandwiches, other casual meals, and light desserts that complement their caffeine-centric fare.
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